- Defeated two-time world heavyweight king Floyd Patterson by 12 round decision.
- Fought World Heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali twice, Joe Frazier twice, Floyd Patterson twice, Ken Norton, and Jimmy Ellis.
- Both Jerry and his younger brother Mike, suffered from the rare medical condition known as pugilistica dementia, this is suffered by certain boxers who have taken far too many blows to the head during a fighting career.This used to be known in the past as punch-drunkenness.
- As an amateur boxer knocked-out 5 straight opponents to win the National Amatuer Heavyweight Title.
- Defeated Buster Mathis who was 29-1 by 12 round decision.
- Made an ill-advised and unsuccessful comeback at the age of 47.
- Managed early in his career by his father Jack Quarry.
- Suffered from severe brain injuries (aka "Punch Drunk") in his late 40s and died as a result at age 52.
- Was undefeated in his first 20 professional bouts.
- Younger brothers Bob and Mike Quarry were professional fighters.
- Won a points decision over undefeated Ron Lyle who was 19-0 with 17 knockouts.
- Had 3 children
- Jerry knocked out the then, British and Commonwealth champion, Jack.Bodell in round one (64 seconds)on the 16 November 1971.
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